FreeLists / tn-bird / [TN-Bird] Hummingbird nestling update:they're huge!

["Anna Varney" <livingglass@xxxxxxx>]

In retrospect, I am really sad that I had lost hope with watching more closely 
my hummingbird nest.  The two nestlings are already quite large and today's 
activity included wiggling around each other to get a bit more comfortable and 
also preening of body feathers.  Again, they both appear quite active/alert 
within the nest, both looking here and there the way hummingbirds do.  
Mom was not to be seen (by me) all day, I spent about 4 hours in the area 
checking the nest appx every 15-20 mins.

The yellow jackets have taken over the feeders!  Does anyone have any 
suggestions on trying to keep the yellow jackets at bay so that the hummers can 
feed?

Anna Varney
Linden, TN 

 
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